Football Preview: Holton Wildcats vs. Hiawatha Red Hawks
Holton has gone 10-0 against Hiawatha recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Friday. The Holton Wildcats will head out to challenge the Hiawatha Red Hawks at 7:00 p.m.
Holton is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 48 points two weeks ago, they were much more limited against Hayden on Friday. They lost 31-7 to the Wildcats. Holton's defeat signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
The losing side was boosted by Kyler Jackson, who rushed for 82 yards and a touchdown on only 11 carries.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Hiawatha, who bounced back after a loss on the road two weeks ago. They blew past Oskaloosa, posting a 42-6 victory at home. The Red Hawks' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Holton's loss dropped their record down to 3-3. As for Hiawatha, their win bumped their record up to 2-4.
Everything came up roses for Holton against Hiawatha when the teams last played back in September of 2023, as the squad secured a 47-14 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Holton since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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